Singer Lady Gaga has teamed up  with former US vice president Joe Biden for campaign to  support survivors of sexual assault.
The pop star posted a video on Twitter with Biden  captioned, "A message from me and my buddy Vice President  JoeBiden @ItsOnUs to stop sexual assault."
"We want to make it real clear: it's on us. It's on  everyone to intervene, to stop abuse when they see it and when  they hear about it," said Biden.
"No man has a right to raise a hand to a woman for any  reason other than self-defence. Ever. Period," he added.
Gaga said that she was a sexual assault survivor and  knows about "the effects, the aftermath, the trauma:  psychological, physical, mental."
"It can be terrifying waking up every day feeling unsafe  in your own body," she said.
"But we're here to remind you that it's important to  reach out to someone in your life that can trust and to know  that they will be there to help you. There will be someone to  listen, because you know what, it's on us," she ..

Gaga, Biden join hands for campaign against sexual assault

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Another woman has come forward to  accuse disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of rape, joining a  growing list of women who have opened up about the Hollywood  mogul's history of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Actor Natassia Malthe told reporters that Weinstein  allegedly raped her in a London hotel room in 2008, according  to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Norwegian-born actor, who made the accusation at a  press conference with her attorney Gloria Allred, said she  first met Weinstein at a Baftas after-party.
Malthe said Weinstein asked her which hotel she was  staying at which she told him. Afterwards, the producer barged  into the room and gloated about the celebrities with whom he  had slept with.
"He said that he could give me a part in an upcoming  film, with the implication being that I had to sleep with him  in order to get it," she said.
When she rejected his advances, he raped her.
"I believe I dissociated during the time he was having  sex with me. I played dead," she ...

Natassia Malthe accuses Weinstein of rape

Actor Arjun Kapoor says his  upcoming film with director Dibakar Banerjee "Sandeep Aur  Pinky Faraar" will focus on the "dilemma" of 'Bharat vs  India', the country's urban-rural divide.
Arjun says the film deals with the psychology of people,  who are influenced by changes in the society.
"There is a dilemma that our country is facing  nowadays- 'Bharat v/s India'. These are the two types of  thought processes which have emerged over the last 8-10 years.
"The film deals with the psychology of people, who are  influenced by the changes in the society and how they are  going through their own ups and downs because of the changes,"  he told reporters here.
Arjun has started preparing for his role in the film,  which also features Parineeti Chopra.
"I will start shooting for it in ten days in north  India. The shooting will last two months, but the preparation  is of three months. It's been an interesting journey for me,  he is a fantastic director.
"I am enjoying working with him. It's .

Dibakar's next to tackle 'Bharat vs India' concept: Arjun

Veteran Bollywood actor Sharmila  Tagore has said the situation at the Film and Television  Institute of India (FTII) will improve now that actor Anupam  Kher has been appointed its chairperson.
"Anupam is a good actor and a theatre artiste. I think  the situation in the institute will be better under him,"  Tagore told PTI.
Kher, 62, was appointed FTII chairman on October 11,  succeeding Gajendra Chauhan who had a controversial tenure as  the head of the Pune-based institute.
Talking about the political nature of appointments in  government institutes and organisations, the Padma Bhushan  recipient said such appointments were done every where.
"There are political appointments. If there's a UPA  government, they would want people they trust. If there's any  other administration, they would want their people to be  there. This happens," said Tagore.
The 72-year-old actor, who succeded Kher as the  chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC),  also said being the Censor ..

Situation at FTII will be better under Anupam Kher: Sharmila

'The Rhythm and Blues Festival',  an annual musical event in Kasauli, is set to arrive in the  national capital for the first time on November 4.
The two-day music festival, to be held at The Zorba here,  will see musical performances by The Sami Sisters, Usha Uthup,  Swarathma, Prem Joshua and band among others.
Organised by Gurgaon-based NPO Genesis Foundation, the  event's entire funds will be used towards the treatment of  critically ill, underprivileged children suffering from heart  disorders.
Founder trustee of Genesis Foundation Prema Sagar said,  "We have a great line-up for all music enthusiasts which  finally translates into a lot of hope for little hearts who  are waiting for another chance to beat."
She added, "music is a great unifier and we use it to  draw people from varied backgrounds".
"It is because of the artistes that we can organise The  Rhythm and Blues Festival 2017 for the first time in Delhi and  save lives of underprivileged children," she said.
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'The Rhythm and Blues Festival' comes to Delhi on Nov 4

Stand-up comic Shyam Rangeela  said he was asked not to poke fun at Prime Minister Narendra  Modi and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi when he did a  skit for a comic reality show, judged by actor Akshay Kumar.
Rangeela, who has become popular for his mimicry of  political leaders on the social media, was invited to perform  on the show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge".
He said though his stand-up was appreciated he was asked  to prepare fresh material in a short time as the channel did  not want to offend anyone.
"Before they called me to perform on the show, they knew  I specialised in mimicking politicians like Modiji and Rahul  Gandhi. Intially, they said not to mimic Modi but were okay  with poking fun at Rahul," he told PTI.
Rangeela claimed after a month of shooting, he was asked  to shoot with new gags as the channel would not air the Modi-  Rahul jokes on air.
"Later, they said I can't mimic either of them. They  asked me to prepare a new skit in five days - without  

Asked not to mimic PM Modi, Rahul: Comic Shyam Rangeela

Superstar Rajinikanth is confident  that his mega-budget sci-fi thriller "2.0" will be the most  prestigious Indian film ever.
"It will appeal to both the global and Indian audiences.  Director Shankar has a nice social message for everyone in the  film," Rajinikanth, 66, told reporters at a press conference  in Dubai.
The team of "2.0", including Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, A  R Rahman, director Shankar, Amy Jackson and producer Allirajah  Subaskaran were present at the event.
Asked about his down-to-earth personality, Rajinikanth  said, "I don't want to act in my real-life because no one pays  me to act off-screen."
Akshay, 50, said he had a completely different experience  working in "2.0", which is touted to be Asia's costliest movie  at a budget of Rs 400 crore.
"I've never done a role like this in my entire career.  And, I've never seen anyone doing a character like this. It  was a whole new experience to play the role of an anti-hero,"  said Akshay, adding that Shankar is not ...

Don't want to act in real-life: Rajinikanth

Singer Ed Sheeran, who is  recuperating after a bicycle accident, has kept his date with  Indian fans even though his injury has forced him to cancel  and reschedule tour dates in other countries.
The "Shape of You" singer is due to perform in Mumbai on  November 19 as part of his Asia tour which starts from  November 11.
The tour dates in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and  Dubai will also go ahead as scheduled, according to a  statement on Sheeran's official website.
Sheeran has rescheduled his tour dates with Osaka, Tokyo  and Manila to April 2018, and cancelled his shows in Taipei,  Seoul, Hong Kong and Jakarta.
Sheeran had recently fractured his right wrist and left  elbow in a bicycle accident.
The singer had posted on Instagram a photo of a plaster  cast on his lower right arm.
"Ive had a bit of a bicycle accident and I'm currently  waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my  upcoming shows. Please stay tuned for further news," Sheeran  had said.

Ed Sheeran reschedules several shows except his Mumbai trip

Following the massive sexual  harassment scandal involving their co-founder Harvey Weintein,  embattled The Weinstein Company has removed its name from  three films due for home release.
The Hollywood studio has scrubbed its logo and Weintein's  name from the upcoming home video releases of "Wind River",  "Leap!", and "Tulip Fever", according to The Hollywood  Reporter.
The move, designed to allay the concerns of filmmakers  who fear their movies might suffer due to the scandal, is  "highly unusual", insiders told THR.
The company's logo could be removed from earlier movies  as well but no decision will be taken until the company's  future is decided.
"Wind River", helmed by "Hell and High Water" writer  Taylor Sheridan, was released in August and praised by  critics.
The indie crime drama, about the brutal murder of a young  woman on an Indian reservation, stars Jeremy Renner and  Elizabeth Olsen, and will be available for purchase on digital  platforms, including Amazon and iTunes, .

The Weinstein Company logo removed from "Wind River", 'Leap!'

Disney Channel is introducing a  gay storyline into one of its shows for the first time.
"Andi Mack", a coming-of-age drama, will feature one of  the show's main characters grappling with feelings for a male  classmate.
The show is currently in its second season.
The drama by Terri Minsky, revolves around a 13-year-old  girl Andi, her family and her two best friends -- Cyrus and  Buffy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"Andi Mack is a story about tweens figuring out who they  are; Terri Minsky, the cast and everyone involved in the show  takes great care in ensuring that it's appropriate for all  audiences and sends a powerful message about inclusion and  respect for humanity," a Disney Channel spokesperson said in a  statement.
Disney Channel has featured gay characters before,  appearing in single episodes of shows like "Good Luck Charlie"  and the animated "Doc McStuffins".
However, this story arc is a first for the network, as it  is for the first time that they are telling ...

Disney Channel introduces gay storyline for the first time

Showrunner Ryan Murphy is  making big strides with his efforts in bringing about gender  equality on the small screen with the upcoming show "Pose".
The 51-year-old creator with FX network has set a record  on TV by casting five transgender actors in series regular  roles in the 1980s-set drama for a scripted show, according to  The Hollywood Reporter.
The actors who have made it to the list include MJ  Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Hailie Sahar and  Angelica Ross.
The five lead artistes were chosen after casting director  Alexa Fogel led a six-month nationwide talent search. They  will be playing authentic transgender characters in the show.
The drama looks at the juxtaposition of several portions  of life and society in '80s New York, showcasing the rise of  the luxury Trump-era universe, the downtown social and  literary scene and the ball culture world.
In connection with Murphy's Half Initiative, "Pose" will  also see new crop of transgender directors to be mentored  

Murphy finalises largest-ever cast of trans actors for 'Pose'

Director Justin Lin is in  advanced negotiations to return to the 'Fast & Furious'  franchise.
His return was teased by star Vin Diesel recently along  with Jordana Brewster.
"On the road back to our roots... Family reunited!,"  Diesel captioned the picture with Lin and Brewster.
During a Facebook Live on Wednesday, Diesel revealed he's  working on something "top secret" involving the director and  the actor.
Describing Lin, who directed the third, fourth, fifth,  and sixth installments, as a "forefather" and "architect" of  the series, he hinted that the filmmaker will be returning for  the final two films.
Brewster, who is one of the original Fast members, was  absent from April's "Fate of the Furious".
In the series, her character Mia is married to the late  Paul Walker's character of Brian but Diesel confirmed, "You're  about to see (Brewster) in the upcoming chapters of the Fast  universe."
"Fast 9" will release on April 10, 2020.

Justin Lin in talks to return as 'Fast & Furious' director

Actor Mark Hamill will be  honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards.
The 66-year-old actor, who reprises his iconic role of  Luke Skywalker in the upcoming "Star Wars: The Last Jedi",  will be recognised at the 13th edition of the awards which  will be held at J J Abrams' Bad Robot in Santa Monica in March  2018, according to a statement released by US-Ireland  Alliance, the company behind the awards.
US-Ireland Alliance's Trina Vargo said the actor had  spent a good deal of time in Ireland during the shooting of  the film.
"With Luke Skywalker to feature prominently in the Rian  Johnson-directed, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Mark has spent a  good deal of time filming in Ireland. It seems especially  appropriate that we honour him in 2018," said Vargo.
Hamill said that he had attended the awards in 2015 with  his "dear friend" late Carrie Fisher, who had received an  award.
"Now it's my honour to be recognised by the US-Ireland  Alliance in the same way. I find it meaningful because Ireland  .

Mark Hamill to be honoured at Oscar Wilde Awards

"Two And A Half Men" alum Jon  Cryer is all set to exec produce a family comedy titled "Dads  and Daughters".
The show will mark the 52-year-old actor's return to the  CBS network, which ran the popular sitcom series, according to  The Hollywood Reporter.
The series will be a multicamera set-up, which will  centre around a reserved math teacher with Midwestern values  and an outgoing personal trainer who must surrender and move  in together rather than splitting their daughters up when  their common former wife heads to prison for credit card  fraud.
Cryer is not currently attached to feature in the show.
The series will be scripted by Mark Gross and Gregg  Mettle.

Jon Cryer developing family comedy 'Dads and Daughters'

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DC villain Deathstroke is  getting a solo movie for himself at the Warner Bros studios.
Director Gareth Evans of "Raid" fame is in early  negotiations to helm the standalone movie based on the  assassin, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie would serve as a starring vehicle for Joe  Manganiello, who was earlier attached to feature as  Deathstroke in Ben Affleck-directed solo Batman film.
It is doubtful if the actor will still appear in the  movie, which is now being directed by Matt Reeves.
No deals have been closed with Evans or Manganiello yet.
Deathstroke was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez  and first appeared in DC Comic 'The New Teen Titans #2' in  1980.
The character has a grudge against Green Arrow but his  original enemy was the Teen Titans.

'Deathstroke' movie in the works

Critics may not have been kind to  "Golmaal Again" but director Rohit Shetty is happy that the  movie, his costliest so far, is doing well at the box office.
The film, which reportedly released in 3,500 screens,  opened at over Rs 30 crore.
The 44-year-old filmmaker says, "'Golmaal...' has got the  highest opening and minted the fastest Rs 100 crore of this  year. After watching the film, we were sure enough it will  work but to what extent we did not know. We did not think we  would get such an overwhelming response. But we were sure that  family audience will come to see the film."
The five-day domestic business of the comedy stands at Rs  116.89 crore, since its release on October 20.
Shetty says he is never demotivated by reviews as focuses  on audiences' reaction.
"This is my 10th film and it has been 27 years as a  director. I know it (negative reviews) happens. (But) I don't  read reviews. From the audiences' reaction and box office  collections, you come to know how much the ..

Comedy films will never be appreciated: Rohit Shetty

Actor Julianne Moore has said  she hopes disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who has  been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, is  "prosecuted".
The 56-year-old actor recently opened up about her  unfortunate encounter with the producer, saying he had  approached her "twice" but she refused.
"I hope that he's prosecuted for some of these things. I  hope that some of the charges stand," Moore told NBC.
The "Still Alice" star, who has collaborated with  Weinstein in the past, said she was never in a situation where  she was alone with him.
"I think it's really, really important when we discuss  this that, rather than it being salacious conversation, this  is criminal behaviour," she added.

Hope Harvey Weinstein is prosecuted: Julianne Moore

Actors Kate Winslet and Jake  Gyllenhaal have made it to this year's list of artistes to be  honoured at Hollywood Film Awards.
While Winslet will receive the Hollywood Actress Award,  Gyllenhaal will be bestowed with the Hollywood Actor Award,  according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The duo will be honoured on November 5 at the Beverly  Hilton, with James Corden returning as the host of the  ceremony.
Previously announced honorees include names such as the  cast of "The Big Sick" with the Hollywood Comedy Ensemble  Award, Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day, of the original  Marshall song "Stand Up for Something" with the Hollywood Song  Award, "Coco" for the Hollywood Animation Award, "Mudbound"  actor Mary J Blige with the Hollywood Breakout Performance  Actress Award, among others.

Hollywood Film Awards to honour Kate Winslet, Jake Gyllenhaal

Hollywood star Sharon Stone is  all set to feature in a dark comedic thriller, "Sunny".
The 59-year-old actor will essay the title role of a drug  kingpin, mob mistress and devoted single mother, according to  The Hollywood Reporter.
The film will be Norwegian filmmaker Eva Sorhaug's  directorial debut in English, based on William Day Frank's  script.
Sorhaug is ecstatic to have Stone onboard the project.
"Sharon Stone is the perfect actress to bring Sunny and  all of her complexities to the screen. Her effortless ability  to play strong, sexy women will take this fierce female  character to the next level," she said.
The plot will see Sunny undergo an adrenaline-fuelled 24  hours as she tries to clean up her act and get out of town  before the local mob boss discovers her dysfunctional family's  devastating secret.

Sharon Stone to feature as drug kingpin in 'Sunny'

Actor Forest Whitaker is  attached to star in a prequel TV series to "American  Gangster".
The series is being developed by "Narcos" co-creator  Chris Brancato and will be based on the life of mob boss Bumpy  Johnson, according to the Screen Daily.
Whitaker will be playing the lead character in the  prequel series to the Ridley Scott-directed film, which  featured Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
The story will be based five years before the events in  the original film.
"It's Harlem, the 1960s, a gangster named Bumpy Johnson  was very close friends with Malcom X, so the show is about the  collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights  movement," Brancato said.
The writer said the show is an opportunity to examine  racism prevalent today "but through the prism of the past".

Forest Whitaker to star in prequel series to American Gangster

Director Rian Johnson has said  it will be an emotional experience to watch legendary actor  Carrie Fisher in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
The 43-year-old director said respecting her memory, the  team did not tamper with Fisher's performance, reported USA  Today.
"I felt very strongly that we don't try and change her  performance. It will be really sad, but really joyful.
"Having these scenes in the film recontextualises  tragically with her not being here anymore, it's incredibly  emotional," Johnson said.
The director said the next few months will be "intense"  for her fans to process the loss and celebrate her as Princess  Leia one last time.
"I think it's going to be really sad but really joyful, I  hope. She really kicks butt as General Leia, and I'm happy for  that," he said.
The veteran actor passed away on December 27 last year  due to "sleep apnoea and other causes".
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